Award

Supply of Trousers & Softshell Jackets

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Trousers & Softshell Jackets" was conducted by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically fire-brigade uniforms, with the specified delivery location being Merseyside, UK. The procurement was handled through a direct award utilising the YPO Framework, due to extreme urgency, bypassing the typical call for competition. This limited procurement method was prompted by an unforeseeable event demanding immediate action. The award stage is now complete, and the contract valued at £135,000 was signed on 15 January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers capable of fulfilling orders on an urgent basis, especially those specialising in uniform manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises with established frameworks in place, like Contact Left, which was awarded this contract, are particularly well-suited to compete due to the direct award nature of the process. Businesses that position themselves within the emergency services equipment supply chain could find similar opportunities beneficial for expansion by aligning with regional authorities such as the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority.

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Notice Title

Supply of Trousers & Softshell Jackets

Notice Description

Supply of Trousers & Softshell Jackets. Short Term Contract to ensure continuity of supply until a NW Collaborative Framework can be put in place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Trousers & Softshell Jackets. Additional information: Direct Award Utilising YPO Framework Reference: 1204 Lot 12, Uniform Workwear

Procurement Information

Direct award via YPO Framework Reference: 1204 Lot 12, Uniform Workwear

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007085-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
John McIntyre
Contact Email
johnmcintyre@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512964000

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTACT LEFT

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